Monmouth University South Carolina Poll- Hillary 69% Bernie 21%

[DemocratSinceBirth]

SOUTH CAROLINA: CLINTON WITH BIG LEAD
Front-runner seen as better on African-American concerns
West Long Branch, NJ – Hillary Clinton holds a commanding lead over Bernie Sanders in the
South Carolina primary. This marks the first Monmouth University Poll of voters in the Democratic
contest in this state. Clinton is seen as the stronger candidate on issues of concern to African-Americans
in a primary where the majority of voters will be black.
Clinton holds a 69% to 21% lead over Bernie Sanders among likely voters in South Carolina’s
Democratic primary. Martin O’Malley’s support stands at 1%, with 8% not having a preference at this
time. Sanders does best among voters who identify themselves as independents, but he still trails Clinton
by 53% to 35% with this group. Clinton holds a large 74% to 16% lead among self-described Democrats
likely to vote in South Carolina’s open primary.
Clinton is seen as the candidate who can better address the concerns of African-Americans.
Three-in-four say she would do an excellent (31%) or good (43%) job at this compared to just over half –
16% excellent and 36% good – who say the same of Sanders. Interestingly, black voters (75%) and white
voters (72%) are equally as likely to trust Clinton to handle issues of concern to the black community.
However, black voters (40%) are less likely than white voters (66%) to feel the same about Sanders.
“Sanders has been trying to make inroads with core Democratic constituencies, including black
voters. South Carolina will be the first test of his appeal with that bloc. He is not faring well,” said
Patrick Murray, director of the independent Monmouth University Polling Institute in West Long Branch,
NJ.


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[bravenak]

1. I see Bernie is still losing.

I wonder how the African American vote is split? Do you know?

[DemocratSinceBirth]

2. Hmmmm

Three-in-four say she would do an excellent (31%) or good (43%) job at this compared to just over half –
16% excellent and 36% good – who say the same of Sanders. Interestingly, black voters (75%) and white
voters (72%) are equally as likely to trust Clinton to handle issues of concern to the black community.
However, black voters (40%) are less likely than white voters (66%) to feel the same about Sanders.

[bravenak]

5. I see he has a trustworthiness gap with black voters.

[DemocratSinceBirth]

6. Please read it closely.

The data suggests that the white respondents to the poll felt Senator Sanders would be better for African Americans than African Americans did.

What does that remind you of?

[bravenak]

7. The place where we banter on a daily basis.

[DemocratSinceBirth]

8. Points to innate paternalism

EOM

[bravenak]

11. Yes it does

[DemocratSinceBirth]

13. Need to tell them you're a grown up, I guess...

EOM

[bravenak]

14. Constantly remind them I am. Does nothing.

[DemocratSinceBirth]

15. Their loss.

EOM

[moobu2]

3. I cant believe Bernie Sanders is doing that well.

[riversedge]

4. Jumping with joy...

[NurseJackie]

9. #crashandbern

He's not doing well at all. I wonder what his supporters could do differently to achieve better results.

[bravenak]

12. I also continue to wonder that.

[DemocratSinceBirth]

16. Add H. A. Goodman to his staff ?

EOM

[bravenak]

17. LOL

[DemocratSinceBirth]

18. What I like most about Mr. Goodman is his dispassionate analysis.

His understanding of the electorate would be a boon To Senator Sanders' candidacy.

[Iliyah]

10. K & R